Romantic Gals

Do you find yourself yearning for the simpler, slower way of life from days gone by? Do you prefer listening to birds chirping or an IPOD? Do you find yourself wishing for a time when we moved at a slower pace, when politeness and civility were the norm? Did you love The Waltons, Andy and Aunt Bee, Charlie Brown and Lucy? Join with me then and share your thoughts with others who yearn for gentler times in this fast paced world we live in.

Thursday, July 19, 2007

The Rebirth of Victoria Magazine

Dear Friends,

What a delight to discover that one of my favorite magazines will be published again. Victoria Magazine was one of the most beautiful, lovely periodicals that I ever subscribed to. I have every issue from their first in the spring of 1987 (when I was a newlywed) until their demise shortly after Sept. 11, 2001. It broke my heart that Hearst stopped publishing it but of course there are still some lovley magazines similar to Victoria such as Romantic Homes, Southern Lady and even Paula Deans new magazine - they are all very charming. That is why I was so happy to hear that the publishers of Southern Lady and Paula Dean are bringing it back to life. Hoffman Media, run by Phyllis Hoffman, is a top notch quality company so I have great expectations that they will be a huge success. I've already reserved my subscription with the first issue due in November of this year. Please, if you were a devoted fan of Victoria, go to their website and sign up for a subscription today. Ladies, we need to give them our support and encouragement. Thanks ~

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Come and Get Your Happiness

What little girl didn't grow up watching Shirley Temple movies? My mom and I would sit and watch them together whenever they were shown. Mom was a little girl the same time Shirley was tapping her way to stardom. She bought me a Shirley doll when I was just three years old and it sat way up on a shelf, only to be played with occasionally under moms supervision. I'm forever grateful that my mother made me be extra careful with her, for as you can see in the picture, she is in fine shape to this day. You can see my mom in her Shirley Temple finest in the framed picture. Mom loved Shirley so much that she bought a record of Shirley singing all her movie songs and I of course learned them all. My all time favorite was from Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm titled "Come and Get Your Happiness". It just oozed optimism and cheerfulness and when I heard recently that Shirley had passed away I found myself searching for her singing it on YouTube. There will never be another Shirley. She was truly one of a kind. Thanks Shirley for bringing my mom and I such happiness!